Homey is now officially certified for Matter 1.5. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has approved Athom’s Matter software component for Homey Pro (2023–2026), Homey Pro mini, and the Homey Self-Hosted Server. This means Homey now supports a significantly wider range of Matter device types—and can also pass on its own devices as Matter accessories to other smart home platforms.
Key Points at a Glance
- Matter 1.5 certification for Homey Pro (2023–2026), Homey Pro mini, and the Homey Self-Hosted Server.
- New device categories: including EV charging stations, heat pumps, solar systems, and large appliances.
- Through the Matter Bridge app, Zigbee, Z-Wave, 433 MHz, and Wi-Fi devices can also be integrated into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
- Older Matter devices remain backward compatible.
What Matter 1.5 Enables on Homey
Matter 1.5 expands the standard beyond lights, outlets, and sensors. With this certification, Homey now supports additional categories that are particularly relevant for energy management. Athom keeps its list of supported Matter devices up to date with specific models that are compatible.
| New Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| EV charging stations | Wall boxes for electric cars |
| Heat pumps | Heating and Cooling |
| Solar Systems | Inverters, Generation Data |
| Large Appliances | Washing Machines, Dryers, and More |
Matter Bridge: Sharing Existing Devices Across Platforms
The second part of this update addresses the opposite direction. Using the Matter Bridge app, Homey forwards devices connected via Zigbee, Z-Wave, infrared, Bluetooth, 433 MHz, Wi-Fi, or a manufacturer’s API to other systems as standardized Matter accessories. In Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant, the devices then appear as standard Matter accessories—Homey continues to control the original device, while the receiving platform gains access to the Matter features.
Supported device types include lights, outlets, thermostats, locks, blinds, and sensors. Exactly what’s supported depends on the target platform; the app description lists the current status.
“Matter makes it easier to choose smart home products across brands, but a real home contains much more than just Matter,” says Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Athom. “Most people already own devices that will never natively support Matter—and those should remain just as usable as anything they buy tomorrow.”
In practical terms, this means: Even an old Z-Wave thermostat or a 433-MHz roller shutter motor can be integrated into HomeKit or Google Home this way without buying new hardware.
Availability and Certification Details
Matter 1.5 is now available on Homey Pro (2023–2026), Homey Pro mini, and the Homey Self-Hosted Server. Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini include a Thread Border Router for Matter-over-Thread devices. With the Self-Hosted Server, Thread devices can be added to an existing Thread network via the Homey app on a compatible iOS or Android smartphone—provided there is a Thread Border Router on the local network.
The certification was issued by the CSA under ID CSA26025SWC60263-M1 on June 29, 2026, for firmware version 13.3.0. Details are available in the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s official Certified Products Directory. Devices based on older Matter versions remain compatible.
Conclusion
With Matter 1.5 certification, Homey is catching up in terms of device types while remaining true to its strength: connecting different wireless standards. It is precisely the combination of more native Matter categories and the Matter Bridge that makes the Homey hub a flexible link—those who already have a mixed setup are likely to benefit the most from the update.
